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Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long (right) has a close relationship with his coach, Greg Koenig, who says that bond is key to the fencer’s success. Photo: Handout
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Cheung’s coach says their father-son relationship key to double Olympic success

Greg Koenig believes the partnership was why Cheung has risen to the top of his sport, with his ‘best moment’ still to come in Los Angeles.

Greg Koenig believes the partnership was why Cheung has risen to the top of his sport, with his ‘best moment’ still to come in Los Angeles

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Cheung Ka-long’s gold, China’s bad maths – dramatic moments at the Paris Games

Whatever happens throughout at an event, it’s usually the end that counts and we look at moments where that was ending a little unexpected.

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long was involved in one of the most dramatic climaxes in Paris as he won his second Olympic gold medal. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long was involved in one of the most dramatic climaxes in Paris as he won his second Olympic gold medal. Photo: AP
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While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Lyles, Pan speed to gold in Paris

Noah Lyles proves fastest in the men’s 100 metres on the track while four Chinese legs of 100m in the pool end an American monopoly.

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As Hong Kong’s Vivian Kong hangs up her sword, city hopes for fresh fencing stars

Gold medallist to ‘take break’, as experts say prowess of city’s Olympic fencers built on ‘success of our predecessors’ on regional stage.

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Hong Kong Olympic champion Vivian Kong to ‘take a break’ from fencing

Vivian Kong posts message to social media announcing decision to focus on other areas, thanks ‘fencing family’ for support.

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Olympic gold medalist Vivian Kong meets the press at Hong Kong International Airport after returning from Paris. Photo: Elson Li
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Olympic hero Cheung Ka-long back in Hong Kong, local food up next – as it happened

Cheung Ka-long returns from Paris with gold medal after epic battle in final.

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Gold medallist Cheung Ka-long arrives at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
Gold medallist Cheung Ka-long arrives at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Exclusive | Hong Kong golden girl Kong to take break before deciding on Olympic title defence

City’s newest star says she devoted ‘every day’ and had reached a literal breaking point during her gruelling three-year preparation for Paris.

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‘Little Olympian’: Egyptian fencer Hafez says she competed in Paris while pregnant

The 3-time Olympian revealed in an Instagram post that she competed in the sabre event, reaching the round of 16, while sevens months pregnant.

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Olympic champ Kong wants closest pals to stop her getting too big for her boots

The 30-year-old gold medallist vows to sink a generous portion of her HK$6m reward into launching a charity, with the rest to be spent on presents for friends, family and coaches

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Team Hong Kong gold medallist Vivian Kong has told her two best friends, who had come to support her in Paris, “that they have to keep me in check”. Photo: Getty Images
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‘Pineapple belongs on pizza’: Italy vs Hong Kong Instagram war after Cheung’s win

Hongkongers were prepared to hit the Italians where it hurt as the fallout over Cheung Ka-long’s dramatic victory over Filippo Macchi spilled onto social media.

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Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Filippo Macchi led to a bitter feud between Italian and Hong Kong users on Instagram
Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Filippo Macchi led to a bitter feud between Italian and Hong Kong users on Instagram
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‘Hong Kong spirit’ of Kong, Cheung praised by social media users in mainland

Weibo posters even suggested Cheung’s gold medal win made up for China’s defeat to Japan in the men’s artistic gymnastics team event.

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‘Kong girl’ moment: Cheung Ka-long wore luxury bracelet during Olympic triumph

Images and screenshots of the 27-year-old in action showed him wearing two bracelets and two rings from luxury brands during his dramatic victory over Italy’s Filippo Macchi.

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Italy lodges complaint over Cheung’s Olympic gold, says Macchi the ‘moral winner’

Italy’s Olympic Committee also criticises selection of referees from South Korea and Chinese Taipei, suggesting they were too close to Hong Kong.

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Cheung Ka-long (centre) wears his gold medal around his neck with Italy’s Filippo Macchi (left) settling for the silver. Photo: Reuters
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Cheung Ka-long ‘can’t believe’ second Olympic gold – but may chase third in 2028

Hong Kong fencer revels in victory with coach Greg Koenig, having set his heart on trying to ‘be Olympic champion two, maybe three times’.

Cheung Ka-long is ecstatic as he clinches gold in Paris. Photo: AFP
Cheung Ka-long is ecstatic as he clinches gold in Paris. Photo: AFP
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Profile | Who is Cheung Ka-long? Stunning rise of Hong Kong’s twice Olympic gold medallist

The first man to retain an Olympic foil title in 68 years, he has come a long way since joining his first fencing class in Hong Kong aged 10.

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Hong Kong bags Cheung Ka-long gold, Siobhan Haughey bronze at Olympics

‘Best moment of my life’ for Cheung Ka-long, who makes fencing history minutes after Siobhan Haughey finishes third in 200m freestyle.

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South Koreans slam Paris organisers’ ‘personal grudge’ in social media backlash

Users feel their region has been on the end of various blunders, starting with the North Korea gaffe during the opening ceremony.

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Paris Olympic Games organisers have drawn the ire of South Korean social media users after continual gaffes. Photo: EPA
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Paris Olympics: can Cheung, Haughey give Hong Kong a magic Monday? 5 to watch

Table tennis’ Doo Hoi-kem could earn a slice of Hong Kong history first, while Roland-Garros hosts Swiatek plus Djokovic v Nadal.

Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey could both win medals on Monday. Photo: AFP
Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey could both win medals on Monday. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong’s Cheung ‘can defeat everybody’ as he eyes repeat Olympic fencing gold

Defending the crown would be a rare feat in foil fencing for the Hongkonger who is aiming to triumph as he did in Tokyo in 2021.

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Vivian Kong’s historic Olympic gold sparks day of celebration in Hong Kong

Chief Executive John Lee voices Hongkongers’ gratitude, while triumph helps bring the Games’ expected boost to the city’s economy.

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5 to watch on Olympics day 2 as Haughey swims and US basketball team enter fray

Our guide includes Haughey’s first race, China playing in women’s rugby and Hong Kong fencers following Vivian Kong’s golden footsteps.

Siobhan Haughey is poised to start her medal quest in Paris. Photo: AP
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